DRM Legal offers professional
mediation services for parties
facing disputes around Australia.
Mediation offers a practical, collaborative way to resolve disputes without the uncertainty and cost of litigation. It is a structured process where an independent third party, the mediator, helps the parties discuss their issues, develop options, and work towards a mutually acceptable resolution.
Unlike a court process, mediation is confidential and self-determinative. It allows parties to retain control over the outcome and often leads to faster, more cost-effective resolutions. Mediation can also help to preserve relationships, protect reputations, and allow businesses and individuals to move forward without the burden of lengthy and costly litigation.
Facilitation is a process by which an independent person assists the parties to manage and resolve their differences, for example conflict in relation to the management, ownership or operations of a business or the running of an organisation. The parties may not be in a dispute or in litigation, but they can’t find a solution to their conflict alone and they will usually benefit from the assistance and input of a skilled, expert facilitator.
Our Approach
At DRM Legal, mediation and facilitation is a commitment to helping parties find real-world solutions.
Toby Boys has been acting as an independent, neutral mediator and facilitator for over 25 years. As a mediator and facilitator, his role is to assist parties and their legal advisers to work through the issues, identifying options and reach practical solutions where possible.
As a solicitor with 25 years of extensive litigation and dispute resolution experience, Toby offers a unique perspective. His career has been shaped by a balanced understanding of both negotiation and litigation strategy. This brings a practical, outcomes-focused approach to every mediation.
What to Expect:
Most mediations and facilitations are conducted in a single day and are usually conducted in-person or otherwise by videoconference where necessary. Where matters are more complex, additional sessions can be arranged.
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Parties agree to appoint Toby as the independent mediator or facilitator. A mediation or facilitation agreement is prepared to confirm the process and set expectations.
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Pre-mediation or facilitation discussions are often held to help the parties prepare for the mediation and clarify any issues.
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On the day, both joint sessions and private meetings are used to explore issues, generate options and potential solutions.
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For mediation, if agreement is reached, the terms are documented in a formal settlement agreement. For facilitations, the parties will often prepare a document to record the resolution of the issues they discussed and agreed upon.
Clients and their legal team are encouraged to come prepared, have an open mind, a clear understanding of their priorities, and any necessary authority to reach a settlement. Toby provides guidance before the mediation to ensure all parties are ready to make the most of the process.
Areas of Mediation and Facilitation
After 25 years of mediation experience, Toby has assisted parties in just about every type of commercial and regulatory dispute going around.
For example, Toby offers mediation and facilitation services across a broad range of commercial and regulatory disputes and conflicts, including (but certainly not limited to):
- Commercial and business disputes of all varieties
- Shareholder, partnership, and joint venture matters
- Financial services, debt and securities claims
- Corporate insolvency and bankruptcy
- Property and leasing disputes
- Professional indemnity and conduct matters
- Regulatory and compliance investigations
- Trusts, estates and family business disputes
- Employment and workplace matters
